Up next in our ‘Eat the Alphabet’ journey is ume (plums). Ume is the Japanese word for plum. Plums are a part of the MyPlate fruit food group and are very nutritious. They are fat free, sodium free, and cholesterol free, which are all important for a healthy diet. Limiting these things can reduce your risk of disease and help you live a healthier lifestyle.
When looking for plums at the grocery store or market, you should try to look for fresh plums that are plump with smooth skin. Also, try to avoid plums with bruises and soft spots. When storing your plums, you should store them in a paper bag until they are ripe. Once ripe, you can refrigerate them.
Here is a recipe for ‘Plumpkins’!
Written By: Allison Herendeen
Sources:
https://fruitsandveggies.org/fruits-and-veggies/plum/
https://fruitsandveggies.org/recipes/plumpkins-pumpkin-and-prune-muffins/